The courts, crime and the criminal law in Ireland, 1692-1760
By: Neal Garnham.
Publisher: Irish Academic Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Dublin; Portland, OR
Language: eng
Number of pages: 309
Subjects: Criminal justice, Administration of -- Ireland -- History -- 18th century.; Criminal law -- Ireland -- History -- 18th century.
Description: This book provides an overview of the entire process of criminal justice in Ireland, during the period. An examination of the criminal law and its implementation is followed by a study of the procedures and personnel of the courts. Judges and magistrates are considered along with village constables and their charges. There is also an analysis of crime as recorded by the courts. Offences of theft, murder, rape and riot are taken alongside pilfering and petty assaults.

Finally the work examines the ways in which the legal system actually functioned, and the role of the law in Irish society. Fundamental questions are asked and answered concerning the status of the law and the ways in which it was perceived by the people.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 283-299) and index.